APA Annual Meeting 2022 On-Demand Package-"Meets the Authors": Cultural Psychiatry with Children, Adolescents, and Families

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The video is a session called "Meet the Authors: Cultural Psychiatry with Children, Adolescents, and Families," featuring four co-editors. They express gratitude to APA Press and Dr. Vivian Pender for the opportunity. The book aims to be interactive and relevant for various mental health professionals. It covers cultural relevance, clinical applications, spirituality, sexual orientation, and social determinants of health. The book is organized into five parts with 22 chapters and includes diverse authors and perspectives. Cultural competency and a comprehensive approach are emphasized. The session discusses cultural psychiatry, intersectionality, microaggressions, and the minority stress model. The video also explores assimilation, acculturation, and acculturative stress in minority groups, highlighting psychosocial maladjustment and increased risk of psychopathology among Latinx children. Cultural competence in patient care is emphasized, along with the need for continuous learning and understanding diverse cultural backgrounds. The book's chapters cover racial and ethnic groups, cultural concepts, social determinants of mental health, clinical implications, equity, and access to care, including telepsychiatry. A case study is presented, emphasizing the importance of cultural considerations in providing care for immigrant families in schools. The video also mentions other books on cultural psychiatry. <br /><br />In summary, the video introduces a book on cultural psychiatry and its applications for mental health professionals working with children. It discusses the importance of cultural competency and offers insights into assimilation, acculturation, and acculturative stress. The session explores various topics covered in the book and highlights the importance of equity, access to care, and cultural considerations in providing effective mental health care. A case study is presented to illustrate these concepts, and other relevant books on cultural psychiatry are also mentioned.

Keywords

Cultural Psychiatry

Co-editors

APA Press

Mental Health Professionals

Cultural Competency

Assimilation

Acculturation

Acculturative Stress

Minority Stress Model

Patient Care

Access to Care